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County record · fips 26075 · Michigan

JacksonMI

Republican ×4 since 2012all 40 elections, 1868–2024

The Long Record

40 elections against the Michigan and national vote
2024 result
R+21.6
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
7–33
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
28/40
70% of its elections
Closest election
1996
R+0.7
this countyMichigannational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1876+101.1 ptsDemocrats
1900+95.0 ptsDemocrats
1896-94.8 ptsRepublicans
1872-92.5 ptsRepublicans
1932+55.5 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
160,060
College (BA+)
23%
Median income
$66,073
2024 dollars
Non-white
18%
Rural
47%
Age 65+
19%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Calhoun, MI · Eaton, MI · Hillsdale, MI · Ingham, MI · Lenawee, MI · Livingston, MI · Washtenaw, MI